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A gang of girls brought terror to a Northumberland park, allegedly beating a fellow teenager as a crowd cheered them on.

The 14-year-old’s ordeal took place at 7pm on Monday night in Astley Park, Seaton Delaval.

Some of the gang took part in the assault and while others watched, Northumbria Police said.

The schoolgirl was taken to North Tyneside Hospital where she received treatment for bruising to her face and head before being released.

The attack has shocked the community who have called for those who carried out the attack to be punished for their actions.

Val Ellis, who runs the Astley Park Pavilion with fellow ex parish councillor Bob Watson, said: “I think it is very sad that this has happened. We are very proud of the kids here.

Astley Park Seaton Delaval where a teenage girl was attacked by a group of teenagers. Val Ellis who works at the Pavilion

“Whoever did this should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves. I hope their parents and school come down hard on them.

“We don’t want this to be a place where teenagers are frightened to come out.”

Val, 61, of Seaton Delaval, added: “We have eight CCTV cameras in the park and the police came to have a look at them. We run the Teen Drop-In on Friday nights and it is very busy. We get really good teenagers and very little trouble.

“I know the teens who come here will be very upset about this. Our local community is very good and we have a good rapport with them. We get along really well with the neighbourhood police.

“It must have been awful for this girl. We will know pretty soon who they are.”

A woman, who did not want to be named, said: “This young girl must have been terrified. She must have been scared out of her brains.”

Astley Park Seaton Delaval where a teenage girl was attacked by a group of teenagers

Scott Simmons, 47, of Blyth, who is working in the park, said: “This is unfortunate but it is how society is these days. I have two kids of my own and would hate for them to go through this.”

Neighbourhood inspector Pam Bridges, said: “This was extremely distressing for the young woman.

“We are keen to speak to any witnesses to this assault. We are particularly keen to speak to a group of young people who were in the park at the time of the assault.”

Two teenage girls, aged 17 and 14, who were arrested following the attack have been charged with attempted grievous bodily harm. They will appear before South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court on December 11.

Northumbria Police said a 15-year-old girl was also arrested in connection with the attack and has been bailed pending further inquiries.

Additional patrols are taking place in the park and surrounding area to reassure residents.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, extension 69191, quoting log number 1088 of 17/10/14 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.